Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots:

ISAIAH 2:7KJV
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Isaiah 2:7 (KJV)

What does Isaiah 2:7 mean?

Isaiah 2:7 describes how the land of Israel is overflowing with wealth and military power, filled with silver, gold, treasures, horses, and chariots, with no apparent limit to these riches and resources. The verse points out the abundance in the nation, highlighting material prosperity and strength.

The prophet Isaiah is speaking to the people of Judah and Jerusalem during a time when they are enjoying great wealth and security. However, this description is not meant as praise; it sets the stage for a warning about misplaced trust in material things rather than in God. The verse uses vivid language to emphasize just how full the land has become with riches and military might, which will be important for understanding the prophet’s message in the surrounding verses.

The Hebrew behind Isaiah 2:7

  • The word for "land" (אֶרֶץ, erets) appears twice, stressing that this abundance covers the whole country, not just a part of it.
  • "Full" (מָלֵא, male) is repeated for both wealth and horses, underlining a sense of overflowing or saturation, not just having enough but having an excess.
  • "End" (קֵץ, qets) is used to say there is "no end" to treasures and chariots, suggesting that the resources seem limitless from a human perspective.
  • "Treasures" (אוֹצָר, otzar) refers to stored wealth, not just money in circulation, hinting at accumulated riches and reserves.

Why Isaiah 2:7 matters

  • The verse clears up the idea that Israel’s problem was poverty or weakness; instead, Isaiah points out that their trouble comes during a time of plenty and strength.
  • By repeating the words for "full" and "no end," Isaiah emphasizes that the people’s confidence might be misplaced in their abundance, setting up the contrast with reliance on God in later verses.
  • This verse connects to the wider passage by showing that material success does not guarantee spiritual health, and it prepares the reader for Isaiah’s coming critique of pride and self-sufficiency.

Where else these words appear

“chariots” Hebrew H4818 · used in 41 verses

  • Genesis 41:43 And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
  • 1 Kings 20:33 Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from him, and did hastily catch it: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.
  • 2 Chronicles 35:24 His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in one of the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah.

“treasures” Hebrew H214 · used in 70 verses

  • Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:8 And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
  • Proverbs 21:20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

“end” Hebrew H7097 · used in 87 verses

  • Genesis 8:3 And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated.
  • Joshua 3:15 And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water,(for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)
  • Psalms 19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

“horses” Hebrew H5483 · used in 131 verses

  • Genesis 47:17 And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year.
  • 2 Kings 14:20 And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David.
  • Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?